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US HCR78
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ayanna Pressley
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AI Summary
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H. Con. Res. 78 expresses support for recognizing March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day" to honor abortion providers and clinic staff for their work
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March 10 was selected to honor Dr. David Gunn, who was killed on March 10, 1993, outside his clinic in Pensacola, Florida, in the first known murder of an abortion provider
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The resolution cites that 20 states have banned some or all abortion access as of March 2026, and 51 Planned Parenthood health centers closed in 2025
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National Abortion Federation data cited includes 11 murders, 26 attempted murders, 42 bombings, 203 arsons, and 570 assaults targeting abortion providers since 1977
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The resolution condemns the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade and declares a vision for eliminating all abortion restrictions and bans
Legislative Description
Expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
3/12/2026